The Mexican White Oak Tree will quickly become a part of your landscape. The botanical name is Quercus polymorpha, and this lovely tree is adaptable and easy to maintain. Oval-shaped leaves have serrated edges on young trees. The leaves have a smooth surface but may form a downy-like texture by summer. The foliage measures 2 to 5 inches long. New leaves emerge as pink or bronze and settle into a bluish-green. Light green along the midrib and veining provides contrast. The foliage stands out against the mottled bark that has hints of both light and dark gray. Mature trees reach 40 to 60 feet tall and 30 to 40 feet wide.
The Mexican White Oak Tree is a fast-growing tree that can grow up to 4 feet in a single year. These trees can live to be 100 years old, ensuring they will be a long-term addition to a landscape. Use the Mexican White Oak Tree as a shade tree or specimen planting. This tree is native to Mexico and is extremely drought tolerant, easy to grow, and relatively resistant to many pests and diseases.
Mexican White Oak Tree Care
Plant Mexican White Oak Trees in full sun to partial shade. This tree thrives in 6 hours of sunlight but can comfortably live in slightly less light. Plant in fertile soil that is well drained. The Mexican White Oak Tree can live in various soil types, but neutral to alkaline soil that is moist is ideal. Consistently water young trees. Established trees can handle a dry period, but water during an extended drought to support growth. Fertilize annually each spring.
The Mexican White Oak Tree produces minimal deadwood and does not require a lot of pruning. Shape the tree as needed in late winter or early spring while the tree is dormant.
Mexican White Oak Tree Spacing
Select a planting location away from overhead utility lines and other obstructions. Space Mexican White Oak Trees 50 feet away from buildings, roads, and other paved surfaces. Plant trees 25 feet apart from other trees to create a dense planting.
Mexican White Oak Tree Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 – 10
Plant Type:
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 40 – 60 Feet
Mature Spread: 30 – 40 Feet
Spacing: 25 – 50 Feet
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): None
Flower Description: Unnoticeable
Bloom Period: Spring
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Color(s): Brown, Green, Yellow
Foliage Description: Peach colored in Spring and Yellow-brown in the Fall
